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"Still" no mitch... [Title edit to reflect what I meant] (lemmy.ml)
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[–] 25 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Nothing will be announced or acknowledged until after Aug 3.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    What's on Aug 3rd? 🤔

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

    August 3rd is the last day the governor can call a special election. Otherwise it's just combined with the general election.

    I'm not sure if this is even that advantageous for the Republicans. Even during a special election a Republican will likely win, even if it's a less Trumpy one, still a Republican. Seems better than an empty seat.

    Unless they have reason to believe a dem would outperform in a special election.

    Also since there has been confusion in other threads, Kentucky does not allow the governor to fill a vacant senate seat by appointments, he can only call a special election

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